St John Ambulance recommends that all workplaces are equipped
with life-saving defibrillators and that the wider workforce, in
addition to the designated first aider, are trained in its use to
ensure a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing receives
fast treatment if required.

Why is it important that the wider workforce is trained on how
to use a defibrillator?

Training a wider range of staff is important as they could
provide vital support to the trained first aider who may be
required to manage the overall emergency situation and brief the
emergency services on details of the patient's status.

While defibrillators are very simple to operate, and no
previous training is required, the St John Ambulance
defibrillator course gives delegates the confidence to act quickly
and effectively in an emergency. Crucially, defibrillator operators
will also learn how to perform effective CPR.

What does the St John Ambulance AED training course
contain?

The St John Ambulance Defibrillator or AED course is a
comprehensive 3-hour course that will teach delegates:

the basic step-by-step prompts given by defibrillators and how
to respond

how to place defibrillator pads on a casualty

how to use the different types of defibrillators currently
available

how to manage the machine and check it before and after
use

how to pull off reports

how to deliver effective CPR.

Students will also get time to practice using a
trainer defibrillator unit, ask questions, and review different
scenarios in the use of defibrillators. This full course
is particularly recommended for organisations that already have
defibrillators.

What can you do to stay on top of the regulation changes and
your first aid provision?

We're here to cut through the complexities and make sure you
have everything you need to stay on top of your workplace first aid
requirements. There are several ways to make sure you know
everything you need to: